immunity

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English immunite, from Old French immunité, from Latin immūnitās, in the legal sense; for the medical use see immunization. Equivalent to immune +‎ -ity. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ === Noun === immunity (countable and uncountable, plural immunities) (uncountable) The state of being insusceptible to something; notably: (medicine) Protective resistance against disease. (law) An exemption from specified duties, such as payments or services. (law) An exemption from prosecution. (religion) An exemption from penance. (in games and competitions) An exemption given to a player from losing or being withdrawn from play. (countable) A resistance to a specific thing. ==== Synonyms ==== exemption free pass get out of jail free card ==== Antonyms ==== susceptibility ==== Hyponyms ==== (law): diplomatic immunity ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====